America tips please New York area

Because I'm a tight Yorkshire git we're flying into New York rather than Orlando as per my previous thread (no flights available)

So can I revise my appeal for help please.

We will collect the car at lunchtime on Sunday and immediately head out of New York. Not really bothered about the tourist / theme stuff, more the real America.
Any tips please on what we should do in the 7 days we'll have - I'm taking the satnav and a decent map
thanks again
Sherpa

Niagra Falls is worth seeing - especially from the Canadian side (assuming your hire car is OK to take into Canada). From there you could do a detour into Toronto.

Otherwise head north to Boston. It is a superb city. Cape Cod is also worth a look. Then go explore upstate New Hampshire. Do some research on New England bed & breakfast. You will find some incredible places to stay.

Mike

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Thanks Mike - sounds like you know America well.

Any more ideas folks?

Sherpa

Sherpa
You posted twice. Have a look at the replies on the other one.

For something fun everyday ... Don't TIP at any resturant!

Watch the reactions of those Americans ... very funny

Got to agree with Cheesy Mike, if you have time head for Boston - it must be one of the most charming cities in America. If you have time, try and visit the John F. Kennedy Library, overlooking Cape Cod. I have the address at home if you need it, but it is quite easy to find. The countryside around Massachusetts and Maine at this time of year, should be impressive, although I understand that the volume of traffic along the main tourist trails can be a put-off.

I'm sure others will rave about New York city itself, but frankly it just didn't "float my boat". Ironically, the one abiding memory I still have of New York was the view from the top of the World Trade Centre.